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Special Written Story: The Fluffiness Increased

Even during breaks from the cultural festival, I was conducting supplementary lessons after school. Yesterday was with Shenley, Dean, and the others. And today was with Felter.
 
What I would do with Felter was body strengthening magic and mock combat. For this reason, instead of my usual instructor’s uniform, I headed to the location in clothing that was easy to move in. While not quite a running uniform, it was loose clothing consisting of wide-legged pants and a shirt.… Read more

Extra Chapter: Shenley’s Family Meeting

“……Hmm. This is a good establishment.”
 
Ord muttered quietly as he lightly surveyed the interior of the shop. Hearing those words, Shenley’s face brightened with joy. The two-story building resembling a log cabin made of timber had simple rooms partitioned by houseplants, with large sofas arranged throughout. The ceiling was high, and through the windows, a terrace seating area was visible, giving a sense of openness.
 
This was “The Sleeping Tiger Inn,” a dining establishment located at the edge of Winter Valley’s eastern district.… Read more

Extra Chapter: Ramsey’s Astonishment

The match with Aoi ended, and Ramsey had called Felter to share a meal. Perhaps because he couldn’t be bothered, he chose a restaurant specializing in meat quite close to the announcement square—a choice very typical of him.
 
Led to the largest private room in the fairly upscale establishment, Ramsey immediately ordered alcohol. His wife, Fiore, decided on all the other menu items, while Felter sat silently with his arms crossed, looking somewhat annoyed.… Read more

Extra Chapter: Eliza’s Honor Guard

 
For over two years now, in Winter Valley there has existed a rather peculiar group known as the Eliza’s Honor Guard. Its membership: a mere four men. All of them middle-aged, all of them ordinary citizens with no noble titles to their names.
 
It all began when they first saw Eliza give a presentation at the cultural festival, nearly in tears from nerves. That was her very first year as a teacher, right after graduating from the academy.… Read more

“……Wait a moment. If that were the case, more detailed information should flow to the Nevis family and others who are doing business on the back side.”
 
“Is that so? But if that’s the case, what are you saying?”
 
Not understanding what Aoi wanted to say, Rocks tilted his head. Nodding at this, Aoi opened her mouth.
 
“In other words, it might not be simple smuggling by merchants or rogues, but someone with much greater power might be involved.… Read more

Extra Chapter: Rocks’ Hidden Struggles

 
Many rough vendors have set up shop. Having heard such rumors, Rocks runs around the academy during the cultural festival preparation period.
 
“Oh my, Rocks-san. Has something happened?”
 
A gruff male voice called out to Rocks as he walked through the academy accompanied by knights. When he turned around, he saw the face of a young man from the Nevis family whom he occasionally conversed with. Rocks furrowed his brow and approached with quick steps.… Read more

“You know that the number of people who can become magicians in our country is extremely small compared to other countries. In such a situation, allocating budget to education has a high possibility of being wasted. In that case, it would be better to produce more blacksmiths. Then we would need to expand facilities even further. You understand there’s no extra budget, don’t you?”
 
“Y-yes…”
 
At Grants’s explanation, Eliza dropped her shoulders and replied.… Read more

Chapter 12: Eliza’s Presentation and King Grandsands

 
“Sorry to keep you waiting. I really intended to return right away, but I never expected it would take this long… My apologies.”
 
I approached Tis, who had been watching the presentations while waiting, and immediately apologized for taking so much time. She shook her head left and right with a very apologetic attitude.
 
“N-no, I don’t mind at all.”
 
Perhaps being reserved, Tis said such a thing.… Read more

“…Felter. You said Aoi is stronger than you?”
 
“I’m no match for her at all.”
 
Felter answered immediately, and Ramsey showed his teeth in a laugh. Showing an expression that this had become interesting, Ramsey took out heavy gauntlets from his waist. For Ramsey, who seemed to prefer light equipment overall, those gauntlets were greatly out of place. It would be more fitting to say someone had borrowed someone else’s equipment, but when Ramsey held them, they strangely suited him well.… Read more

“Speed and strength should be good, right?”
 
“Yes, that’s right. The opponent has specialized completely in speed. If we enhance you in the same way, you’d be at a disadvantage since the opponent has more experience. In that case, let’s perform body enhancement with the idea that if we can land a hit, we can win.”
 
“Understood.”
 
At my words, Felter nodded obediently and began chanting.
 
Since becoming my disciple, I’ve had many practice battles with Felter.… Read more